Senior Consultant, Income Tax Compliance

About this role

Why Ryan?

• Flexibility Built for Life: Hybrid and remote work options, depending on the role
• Benefits Starting Day One: Health, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day for you and your eligible dependents
• Support for Growing Families: 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents, including adoption, plus access to a fertility assistance program
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off and eligibility for a four-week, company-paid sabbatical after five years of service
• Investing in Your Future: 401(k) employer match and tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Fitness Reimbursement: Choose a monthly gym membership or eligible home fitness equipment reimbursement
• An Award-Winning Workplace: Join a culture recognized for its team member experience

The Income Tax Compliance Senior Consultant (“Senior Consultant”) works with the income tax compliance team to provide income tax compliance services to corporate and partnership clients. The Senior Consultant prepares workpapers, original and amended federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated and extension payments, identifies tax issues and provides tax analysis for a wide variety of entities and their affiliates. The Senior Consultant works closely with other team members and also must be able to work independently when required.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement at one of Ryan’s offices in Dallas, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; or Philadelphia, PA. During the first 60 days, employees will work onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week. After the initial 60-day period, the schedule transitions to just 1–2 days in the office, with the remaining days worked remotely from home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities align with Ryan's Key Results:

People

• Assist the Income Tax Compliance Management team in developing project work plans and scheduling associated deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Client

• Respond to client inquiries and requests from state tax agencies.
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Value

• Work effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Prepare and file original and amended federal and state corporate and partnership income tax returns, including estimated tax and extension payments.
• Review documentation and research federal and state income tax issues.
• Analyze raw financial data, perform applicable tax calculations, and prepare corresponding tax returns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility required.
• 3–5 years of federal and state income tax compliance experience in public accounting, professional services, or a corporate tax department.
• Strong understanding of federal and state income tax concepts, including apportionment, modifications, estimated tax requirements, and filing methodologies.
• Experience preparing consolidated corporate income tax returns.
• Knowledge of pass-through entities, multistate filing requirements, and unitary reporting.
• Experience working with clients across multiple industries.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with GoSystem Tax RS, ONESOURCE, and/or Corptax software is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based research.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standard indoor office environment.
• Occasional prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm, as well as external clients, vendors, and candidates.
• Minimal travel required, if any.

COMPENSATION PAY TRANSPARENCY

The base salary hiring range for this position varies by geographic location, as outlined below:

• California (Certain Locations): $82,500.00 – $129,525.00
• California (Other Locations): $75,000.00 – $118,250.00
• Colorado: $72,000.00 – $113,300.00
• Illinois (Certain Locations): $75,000.00 – $118,250.00
• Illinois (Other Locations): $72,000.00 – $113,300.00
• Maryland: $72,000.00 – $113,300.00
• Massachusetts (Certain Locations): $75,000.00 – $118,250.00
• Massachusetts (Other Locations): $72,000.00 – $113,300.00
• New Jersey: $82,500.00 – $129,525.00
• New York (Certain Locations): $82,500.00 – $129,525.00
• New York (Other Locations): $68,500.00 – $107,800.00
• Washington: $75,000.00 – $118,250.00

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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About Ryan

Build More Than a Career. Create Your Future.

Ryan is an award-winning global tax services and software provider and the only global-scale specialist in business tax. We combine deep tax expertise with consulting, technology, advocacy, and compliance solutions to solve complex challenges and help clients pay only what they owe, freeing capital to invest, grow, and thrive.

At Ryan, team members contribute to meaningful work for many of the world’s most respected organizations. From day one, you’ll have opportunities to solve complex problems, build deep expertise, take ownership of your work, and make a measurable impact while growing at the speed of your own ability.

Our high-performance, people-first culture is supported by the acclaimed myRyan work environment. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, grow professionally and personally, and benefit from support that adapts to your life. Our flexible work philosophy, commitment to work-life success, and comprehensive benefits help you perform at your best. And with a team invested in your success, your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

It’s a culture built to empower you to accelerate, transform, and win—together.